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FA17 DBO

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,179 mi
Last recorded47,179 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco40,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 DBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 47,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 47,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 42,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 36,673 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 36,673 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 31,654 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 31,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 27,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 24,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 22,983 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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FA17 DBO is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 40,305 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA17 DBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FA17 DBO registered?

FA17 DBO is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is FA17 DBO safe to buy?

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